SLN News
Within the these pages you will find information about events, resources, news, advocacy, safety, caregiving, and other related information.
The Sibling Leadership Network welcomes the Sibling Support Project
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We’re thrilled to welcome the Sibling Support Project (SSP) to the Sibling Leadership Network! Since 1990, the SSP has been a global leader in supporting siblings through Sibshops, online…
Support Our Work
Every sibling of a person with a disability has a story to tell. One filled with love, resilience, and a unique understanding of what it means to advocate for someone…
SibThrive Starts October 6th
Finally! A space for SIBS to THRIVE! What a gift to have this little corner to connect with SIBS—the way that only SibThrive can! If you’re new here, welcome! You’re…
RI Sibs
The Sibling Leadership Network welcomes Rhode Island state chapter, RI Sibs! RI Sibs’ mission is to empower siblings of individuals with disabilities with the support, tools, and opportunities to advocate,…
New Sib Podcast Survey
Sheena Brevig is partnering with the Sibling Leadership Network (SLN) to launch a new podcast dedicated to exploring the unique experiences of being a “Sib” — a sibling of a…
Vanderbilt University Research Opportunity
Sharing lived experiences can help researchers better understand the realities siblings and families face—paving the way for more informed and compassionate support. The study, Exploring Distressing Behavior Among Autistic Adults…
George Mason University Research Opportunity
This study, “Painting the Future Together,” is a project at George Mason University aiming to understand how Asian families support their family members with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD), including…
May 2025 – Policy & Advocacy Newsletter
The Disability Policy Seminar (DPS) of 2025 took place in Washington D. C. this past April. The annual federal legislative conference was co-sponsored by The Arc, Autism Society, American Association…
University of Maryland Baltimore County Research Opportunity
Do you provide support or care for a sibling with an intellectual or developmental disability? Do you also provide support or care to an aging parental figure? Are you willing…
Statement Regarding Make America Healthy Again, the Dismantling of the Administration on Community Living, and the Future of Protections for Disabled People at the Department of Health and Human Services
Statement Regarding Make America Healthy Again, the Dismantling of the Administration on Community Living, and the Future of Protections for Disabled People at the Department of Health and Human Services …